This paper reviews two problems of Boolean non-linear programming: the Symmetric Quadratic Knapsack Problem and the Half-Product Problem. The problems are related since they have a similar quadratic non-separable objective function. For these problems, we focus on the development of fully polynomial-time approximation schemes, especially of those with strongly polynomial time, and on their applications to various scheduling problems.
 This research was supported by the EPSRC funded project EP/I018441/1 "Quadratic and Linear Knapsack Problems with Scheduling Applications".  4OR: A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research is jointly published by the Belgian, French, and Italian Operations Research Societies.


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DKT Indonesia became an independent non-governmental social marketing organization in 1996. Since that time, the program has expanded dramatically, and in 2015, DKT Indonesia served nearly 7.731 million couples throughout the Indonesian archipelago, with a cumulative that reaches more than 68 million CYP, making it one of the largest family planning programs in the world. DKT's research analysis of the Indonesian condom market reveals the early distribution patterns of DKT Indonesia that contribute to this accomplishment.
In 2001, DKT Indonesia started the social franchising program Andalan, which provides midwives with high-quality, affordable contraceptives. DKT Indonesia has trained over 50,000 midwives in implant and IUD insertion and removal, and has helped 10,000 midwife clinics.
In 2015, DKT Indonesia generated 7,731,002 CYPs.


If you've been taking Actos for over a year, you may need to do two things: see a doctor and see an Actos lawyer.
Actos, a drug prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes, has been the subject of numerous studies since the drug's first release into the market in 1999. Prior to its release, Actos was linked to serious conditions such as bladder cancer, heart disease, bone fractures and blindness. Countries such as France and Germany have recalled Actos, but the U.S. has not.
Findings from a study this past August by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that diabetes patients who take Actos for more than a year are 2-3 times more likely to develop Actos bladder cancer.
A July study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal also found a connection between Actos and bladder cancer. This study found that taking Actos increases the risk of bladder cancer by 22 percent — in addition to the 40 percent risk that exists for people who simply have diabetes.
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You are a hard working team leader, you average 12 - 14 hours a day. Everyone can see you are a great leader, you are the first to arrive and the last to leave. Frankly if you weren't around the whole department would fall apart. You have your finger on the pulse of everything and I mean everything - so why do you feel so out of control.
I am writing this article because I am known as the Queen of Delegation and I'd like to share a few simple tips which could very well change your life.A friend called me while I was working on my book last year, how are you she asked "well I'm really busy I answered. My editor is working on the last four chapters. My copywriter is working on the copy for the sales page, I have a company building my new website. My graphic designer is busy designing the Cd cover of the audio version and my VA is busy organizing guest speakers to help me promote the program."
"What are you doing" she asked?"
By the end of this conversation she actually had me feeling very lazy and I felt guilty for a while until I realized that while she was stressing out trying to do everything herself I was enjoying my work immensely. Although the project was huge, and the deadline tight, I had done my part and then trusted my team to do their part. I then made sure that everything ran smoothly by taking on the role of the coordinator.
Remember delegating does not mean abdicating. When you delegate you farm out a task, however you are still responsible for managing it's satisfactory and timely completion.
and the opportunity to grow.
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Is this something you should do or is it better suited to someone else in your team.
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My products are sold online from my Easy Web Automation Shopping Cart which sends an email alert to my assistant who contact the printer who then prints individual Cd's and then fulfills the order, without my ever having to be involved.
Who is the person most qualified to successfully carry out this task?
Is it something that will give them job satisfaction?
How can you package it so that it achieves this result?
3. Let them know exactly what is expected of them - preferably in writing.
and who they will be liaising with.
Also be clear about the final result you expect and how success will be measured.
Clarify that they understand what is expected of them in an email, or if necessary with a contract.
4 What do they need to complete the task?
Meet and discuss, what they need to successfully fulfill all requirements of the job.
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Keep everyone involved in the loop and give regular progress reports.
Feedback privately to individuals when something could have been done better or differently in a timely manner.
Support those having trouble keeping to plan, blame has no place in delegation - at the end of the day this is still your responsibility.


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It was a lot of fun photographing Andrew & Galilea's wedding. They had decided that they wanted the majority of their photographs at the Basilica and the Millennium Center. Anyone who knows me knows that I love shooting at the Millennium Center. We were able to shoot on 3 of the 5 floors and came away with some really cool shots. One of Andrew & Galilea's ideas was on the second floor; they wanted everyone dancing around them while they stood still. It turned out amazing and I know they will really love this shot.
They also had me stay for the reception. I got some really great shots during the speeches, their first dance and many other events during the night. By the end of the night I really felt like I got to know them quite well.


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Naissance: Lamaze… la méthode psychoprophylactique d'accouchement sans douleur (original version in French)
By Kenneth June 13, 2021 May 24, 2022 Naissance, Videos
Documentaire sur la méthode psychoprophylactique d'accouchement sans douleur introduite en France par le Docteur Fernand Lamaze. Evaluation de l'importance de cette méthode dans le monde. Les cours de préparation physique et les méthodes de relaxation. L'accouchement. The English subtitled version is also available on our video page. Made in France… See More
Flora Hommel (first seen at 3:00) promoted Childbirth Without Pain (the Lamaze psycho-prophylactic method of painless childbirth) with this film, co-produced in 1970 by filmmaker Wil Berg. Flora considered this film an American version of the well-respected French film Naissance. Wil and his wife Edith are also the subjects of the… See More
Naissance: A Lamaze Childbirth Without Pain (with English subtitles)
The original film in French, without subtitles, is also available in our Video section. Made in France in 1956, this film was widely shown in the United States by Flora Hommel, founder of Childbirth Without Pain Education Association (CWPEA) based in Detroit. It summarizes the classes attended by expectant parents… See More
A Celebration of the Life and Work of Flora Hommel
By Jake Amick July 30, 2015 June 15, 2021 Histories, Naissance, Videos
A Labor of Love A celebration held at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University Archives on July 30, 2015, honored the life and work of Flora Hommel (March 16, 1928 – May 15, 2015). Speakers included archivist Erik Nordberg, Senator Carl Levin, historian Marsha Richmond, Judith Cawhorn, Michele… See More

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After having a backyard mechanic install a new transmission the truck is stuck in 4wd. The transmission shifts fine but the transfer case seems to be stuck in 4wd hi. If I mess with the buttons it will go to 4wd lo but never 2wd. The 2wd button will press and I hear the servo motor turning and then hear loud banging twice but the truck stays in 4wd. The lights on the buttons blink but usually dont stay on.
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Rachel Borrelli, owner of Diversa Designs Inc., is a CCSP and RESA member. Diversa Designs is a home staging and redesign company serving the Calgary and surrounding areas. With a passion for anything design, she loves helping people get the most out of their home investment through staging. Rachel's other talent is redesigning rooms starting with her clients' own treasures as inspiration. By adding color and a few new treasures, she gives your house the dream home feel.


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Kathryn Owens continues her studies at Kent State University after she and her fiancé Caleb Frost walked through waist-high water to escape the flood left behind from Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey: Students Share Stories of Survival, Triumph, Defeat
While the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey was a distant disaster for many, the storm touched the lives and families of numerous Kent State University students studying on the Kent campus and online from their Texas homes. Here are a few of their stories:
Kathryn Owens - Port Arthur, Texas - Graduate Student in Kent State University's College of the Arts
On the night that Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Kathryn Owens, of Port Arthur, Texas, and her fiancé Caleb Frost, decided to have a little fun. The couple threw a "hurricane party" and invited two friends to their third floor apartment to eat gumbo.
Little did they know that their friends would be trapped with them for three days, the building surrounded by five feet of water.
"No one thought it would be like this," Owens said. "We were eating gumbo, and the water just kept rising. It wasn't fun anymore. Thankfully, we were on the third floor."
While they were trapped, Owens and Frost watched as their cars floated around the parking lot. Owens' car window rolled down by itself, while Frost's car horn and lights activated spontaneously. Owens said she felt helpless because there was nothing she could do but wait until the water receded.
Owens is the director of choirs in a small school district where the elementary and intermediate schools were damaged in the flood, delaying school from Aug. 28 until Sept. 18, while students are relocated to the high school.
As for Owens' studies, it's been a struggle to keep up, because the disaster has been overwhelming.
Once the water had drained a bit outside of the apartment, management asked the residents to evacuate for two days while the electricity was turned off. Owens couldn't bear to leave her pet bird Link or her computer, so she and Caleb walked through waist high water carrying Link and two laptops.
"We had to walk a block to where someone (in a car) could pick us up," Owens said. "The water was gross too."
When all was said and done, Owens lost her car, a little red 2012 Honda CRZ. Caleb's car was destroyed too. This week, Owens was able to buy a bright blue 2017 Ford Escape using some dealership incentives.
"Things can be replaced," she said. "People can't."
Johnathan Nolan - Near Beaumont, Texas - Senior in Kent State University's College of Education, Health and Human Services
It was only a month ago when Johnathan Nolan was living with his parents in the Beaumont – Port Arthur area of Texas that was hit by Hurricane Harvey. Now his mother and step-father, Jennifer and Steve Cumbie, and brother Chad Nolan, 33, can't return to their home because it has been ravaged by flood damage.
Nolan's parents were more fortunate than many – they were able to evacuate their home on their own two days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall and they haven't been back since then.
"My parents lost their home and one vehicle," said Nolan, who is commuting to Kent State from Akron. "There was 45-50 inches of rain in that area alone. I told them 'I'm glad you got out when you did.'"
When Nolan called home last week to check up on his parents, he was shocked to hear that his brother Chad almost drowned as he tried to swim to his parents' house after he was kicked out of the house of some folks he had helped move.
Nolan said he had never been to Kent before, but he likes it and plans on putting down roots here. He previously attended another university, but he said Kent State has been most accommodating in helping him reach his career goals. Nolan said he is totally blind.
As with many natural disasters, displays of kindness have been abundant. Nolan hopes that the goodwill will continue long after the disaster ends.
"The saddest thing about this is that it takes a natural disaster like this to bring the world together," Nolan said. "When the sun shines again, I'm just hoping we don't forget who we are as people."
April Poulard - Beaumont, Texas - Freshman in Kent State University's College of Public Health
April Poulard's hometown of Beaumont, Texas escaped much of the damage from Hurricane Harvey that ravaged the Houston area.
Two weeks of no water, however, was beginning to take its toll, Poulard said.
Poulard is majoring in public health, taking all of her coursework online from her Texas home, about one-hour east of Houston.
"I'm still here in the middle of it all," she said in a phone interview on Sept. 5.
Beaumont, for the most part, did not sustain the severe flooding that took place closer to Houston.
"We've had a lot of rain and wind," she said, "People in lower lying areas of town had to be evacuated."
The pump station that takes water from the Neches River and sends it to the city's water treatment plant for conversion to drinking water had been offline until Sept. 7, leaving the town with no water for drinking or washing.
The community remains under a boil alert while the water is tested for safety.
"I do have electric, it never went out," she said, noting that 1,800 residents of the community were without powder.
The storm has provided Poulard with a first-hand example of how relevant her major is for a community, as issues of E. coli bacteria contamination become a concern for many who were flooded.
Poulard said she selected the Kent State program because not only could she take all of her coursework online in Texas, but it was the only online degree program certified by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Poulard said the staff from Kent have been extremely helpful, checking in to make sure she is OK and able to conduct her studies. Lack of mail delivery made it difficult for Poulard to obtain her needed textbooks on time.
"My professors have been so great," she said.
Ali Arif - Kingwood, Texas - Freshman in Kent State University's College of Arts and Sciences
While Hurricane Harvey was causing massive flooding in his hometown of Kingwood, Texas, Kent State University freshman Ali Arif said he was consoled by the fact that he never lost contact with his family.
"I knew my family was safe," the 18-year-old said. "We were always able to stay in touch."
Their home, however, suffered severe damage.
Arif's mother, Humara Gull, in a telephone interview, explained that all 50 homes in their neighborhood suffered massive damage.
"The first floor is gone," Gull said, "We're just trying to save what we can."
The family also lost four cars.
Arif said his family has lived in Texas for more than 10 years and had lived through hurricanes before.
This time, it was not the high winds from the hurricane that caused so much damage, but rather four days of constant rain that caused rivers, streams and creeks to surge to record levels and create widespread flooding.
Arif tried to make it home Labor Day weekend, but was unable to secure a flight. At this point, the Integrated Life Sciences major hopes to return home in December.
Gull and her two younger children, ages 16 and 8, are living in a hotel for now, while she works to secure an apartment. Because their schools were destroyed, younger children will have to attend schools that are about 30 minutes away from Kingwood, Gull said, explaining that she might explore the possibility of online schooling for them for the short-term.
It will be six months to one year before the family's home is habitable again. Gull's office had minor damage, taking in only one inch of water. She hopes to be able to go back to work soon, so the family's lives can begin to return to some type of normal routine.
When it comes to helping Harvey victims, Arif's said the need will vary from person to person, so those who want to help just need to offer it.
"Definitely reach out to people," he said. "Reaching out is a good first step, at least."
When asked what her family needed, Gull replied, "Prayers, I guess, and the strength to get through this."
Zaniesha Baylor - Houston, Texas - Sophomore in Kent State University's University College
For two years, Zaniesha Baylor had dreamed of attending Kent State University's Fashion School, and this time she came closer to realizing her dream when she transferred from Houston Community College.
But the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey turned Baylor's dream into a nightmare. The water damaged her computers, books and all of her family's household items on the first floor of their home.
Baylor's dream of attending Kent State has been dashed by the harsh reality that she has no funding to replace her computers, books and supplies.
"Kent was my dream school," Baylor said. "I was so excited to get accepted. It has been my goal for two years."
Baylor and her family evacuated their home on Aug. 26 and went to a hotel in Brenham, Texas.
"We got out on our own, thank God,'" she said. "When we returned, we saw the damage that was done. The front door had been blown open. But the second floor was okay."
Baylor, her mother Terina, and brother Larry are now living with friends in Brenham, Texas, waiting for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to get back with them about disaster assistance.
Zaniesha plans to enroll in a college in her area. But for now, college will have to wait.
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A new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes that have occurred in the San Bernardino basin near the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults suggests that the unusual deformation of some — they move in a different way than expected — may be due to "deep creep" 10 km below the Earth's surface, say geoscientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
This is an area where Cooke, an expert in 3D fault modeling, has done research of her own and where she is familiar with the broader research field, so she decided to try to model what is happening. She began with a hypothesis based on her earlier 3D modeling in the area that had replicated long-term deformation over thousands of years.
This research was supported by the Southern California Earthquake Center, which is funded by cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and U.S. Geological Survey.


The Vodafone Junior Warriors have defied their traditional form book so far this season by winning more games on the road than they have at home as they stay in touch with the top four in the NYC.
Going into tomorrow's 20th-round clash against Manly at Mount Smart Stadium (12.40pm kick-off; match day sponsor: Red Bull), they're sitting fifth on 23 points just a point behind fourth-placed Canberra.
Since the competition started in 2008, the Vodafone Junior Warriors have been dominant at home.
The trend continued at the start of this season when they won each of their first four home games against Parramatta, Brisbane, Wests Tigers and Gold Coast but have since lost four straight to Newcastle, the Sydney Roosters, Canberra and Melbourne.
In contrast, they've had five away wins including their last four against Parramatta, South Sydney, Gold Coast and the Sydney Roosters.
The Vodafone Junior Warriors go into tomorrow's match against the sixth-placed Manly (21 points) without their top try scorer Tomas Aoake, who has been promoted to make his debut for the club's New South Wales Cup side against the Sea Eagles tomorrow (2.40pm kick-off).
His absence is offset by the return of experienced wing Paul Ulberg from a knee injury. Ulberg has scored six tries in 10 NYC appearances this year as well as four tries in five outings at NSW Cup level.


Lorin Ford lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her haiku have been widely published in Australian and overseas journals and anthologies. Her credits include first prize in the 6th and 7th paper wasp Jack Stamm awards, in 2005 and 2006, first prize in the Shiki Salon Annual Haiku Awards 2005 (free format category), Winner – The Haiku Calendar Competition 2010 and first prize – contemporary category, THF's Haiku Now! 2010 Contest. Her first haiku collection, a wattle seedpod, was awarded first place in the Haiku Society of America Mildred Kanterman Memorial Merit Book Awards, 2009. Some of her haiku may be found at The Haiku Foundation Registry. She is currently the haiku editor for the on-line journal, Notes From the Gean.


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It's been quite a while since I [first posted about Infrastructure Coders Denver][1], and---much to my dismay---I haven't made the time to really push this forward as much as I wanted. So, in order to help move this forward a little bit, I've established [a meetup group](http://www.meetup.com/Infracoders-Denver/) where interested parties can join the meetup and we can share information about when and where we'll be meeting. I'll also be disseminating information via [the Infracoders Denver twitter account](http://twitter.com/infracodersdnvr/), so feel free to follow that account (don't worry, it's really low-volume and won't clutter up your timeline).

At the same time, there's also been a pretty fair amount of interest around an [OpenStack](http://www.openstack.org/) meetup for the Denver area as well, so I went ahead and established [a meetup group](http://www.meetup.com/OpenStack-Denver/) for that also. Note that although the location of the meetup groups is listed as Castle Rock, that's only because that's where I live. We'll likely meet somewhere in the south Denver metro area---we're still looking for companies that are interested in/willing to host one or both of these meetup groups.

Finally, I'm really glad to have a "partner in crime" with these ventures. Shannon McFarland has agreed to join in and help out. If there are any other volunteers out there that also want to pitch in and help make these meetup groups a success, **please** feel free to let me know. You can e-mail me (my address is on my About page), hit me up [via Twitter](http://twitter.com/scott_lowe), or just add a comment to this article.

Stay tuned to here and to the meetup groups for more details on meeting schedules, speakers, and agendas. There's more coming!

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In order to protect the rich aquatic biodiversity of river Ganga from escalating anthropogenic pressures, development of a Turtle sanctuary in Allahabad along with a River Biodiversity Park at Sangam have been approved under Namami Gange programme.
This project will provide much needed platform to make the visitors aware of their place in the ecosystem, their roles and responsibilities, improve their understanding of the complexity of co-existence with the environment and help generate awareness for reducing the impact of human activities on critical natural resources.
The task of dissipating knowledge about river Ganga will be taken up ardently in this project, which is 100% centrally funded.
The sustenance of more than 2000 aquatic species, including threatened gharials, dolphins and turtles in river Ganga exemplifies the rich biodiversity of this lifeline to over 40 per cent of the country's population.
Rivers Ganga and Yamuna at Allahabad are home to some of the most endangered fauna like turtles (Batagur kachuga, Batagur dhongoka, Nilssonia gangetica, Chitra indica, Hardella thurjii etc.), the National Aquatic Animal – Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica), the Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and numerous migratory and resident birds.


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Tucked amidst the natural beauty that marks the eastern end of Loudoun County, the city of Ashburn offers a sense of rural tranquility that's tough to find inside the beltway — yet it boasts a reasonable commute to D.C. No wonder Ashburn is the most popular city search for home shoppers on NewHomesGuide.com.
Here's a look at some of our favorite communities in Ashburn:
One Loudoun featuring Miller & Smith and Stanley Martin Homes
The Fresh Market at One Loudoun
One Loudoun is all about location. The community, centered at Route 7 and the Loudoun County Parkway, is only 3 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and is walking distance from all kinds of shopping, dining and entertainment. One Loudoun includes many amenities such as biking trails, an amphitheater, a fitness center and swimming pools. And the best part is that Washington, D.C., is only 25 miles away from this idyllic enclave. Artful architecture combined with convenient location makes One Loudoun a perfect place to live.
The Grant at Willowsford by M/I Homes
The Grant at Willowsford is a 4,000-acre planned community with quick and easy access to Dulles International Airport, Reston Town Center, Route 28, I-66, and the Dulles Tollway. The Grant at Willowsford, located in Southern Loudoun County, features a beautiful nature trail network, a local farmer's market, a fitness center, fishing, canoeing and more. Nearby are points of interest like Washington, D.C., historic towns like Middleburg and Leesburg, and Sky Meadows State Park and Shenandoah National Park. The Grant at Willowsford also provides yard maintenance and snow-removal services while you are gone on vacation.
Glenmere at Brambleton by Winchester Homes
Brambleton Town Center
Enjoy both the beauty of nature and the convenience of urban living in Glenmere at Brambleton Single Family Homes. This community features rock waterfalls, walking and hiking trails, tennis courts, wetlands and three swimming pools. It is only a short walk away from Brambleton Town Center, where you can find copious shopping, dining and entertainment options. Close by are several pocket parks and top-rated schools as well.
Moorefield Green by Toll Brothers
A beautiful view at Moorefield Green
Moorefield Green allows you to enjoy beautiful views from your courtyard patio or from nearby walking trails and parks, all while still being within walking distance from restaurants, shops and top-rated schools. Located just a mile from a future Metro station, Moorefield Green has a clubhouse that includes a fitness center, club room, pool, tot lot and more.
Loudoun Valley by Toll Brothers
The BBQ Pavilion and Picnic area at Loudoun Valley
Loudoun Valley perfectly balances a tranquil setting with the urban feel of accessible shops, restaurants and recreation. This community features new schools, a clubhouse with a pool and fitness center, and more. Loudoun Valley is near the most convenient commuting routes. In Loudoun Valley, the best in shopping, dining, recreation, school and work are all within reach.
Willowsford Grant by Winchester Homes
The clubhouse at Willowsford Grant
If you're looking for a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle and a unique sense of community with neighbors, Willowsford Grant is the place to go. A 300-acre community farm and many miles of walking trails gives this location its natural, bucolic feel. Thousands of Willowsford Grant's acres are appropriated for agriculture and recreation.
Willowsford Formal Series by K. Hovnanian Homes
Willowsford Formal Series' agricultural setting provides residents a tranquil, country feel. Vast meadows and nearly 600 acres of fields provide gorgeous views. Stream beds and a sparkling, 25-acre lake round out this community's pastoral atmosphere.
Line K at Willowsford by K. Hovnanian Homes
Line K at Willowsford features beautiful modern and innovative architecture. High ceilings and sweeping open spaces add to the luxury that Line K at Willowsford provides. This community is also located near several high-rated elementary and high schools.
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Check out more on Caitlin Martin's adventure here, here, here, and here.
The name Malaysia comes from an old term for the entire Malay archipelago. The country emerged out of the territories colonized by Britain in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and now consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. It's separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. I only visited Peninsular Malaysia on my cruise (read more on the cruise here, here and here). Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Today, the ethnically diverse country is home to Malaysians, Indonesians, Chinese, Indians, and British, who together give the country an eclectic feel, especially in larger cities like Kuala Lumpur. You'll see people of all walks of life along the streets and dining at restaurants.
is a sight to see on the outside and inside, as well. The Thai Buddhist temple is the location of the fourth-largest reclining Buddha in the world. Some sources can't agree whether it's the third- or fourth-largest reclining Buddha; regardless, it was big to me.
In addition to the 108-foot-long reclining Buddha, the temple also has smaller statues of the "Awakened One" in various guises, and statuettes of other popular Thai deities in the main prayer hall.
Malaysia's diversity has given the country one of the tastiest cuisines in the world, combining elements of Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking. Of course, rice and noodles are common in the cuisine and spicy dishes are favorites. offer prepared food 24 hours a day in urban areas. can cater to a range of religious and flavor preferences. Muslims don't eat pork, but it's a favorite among Chinese. Hindus don't eat beef and some Buddhists don't eat meat at all.
After a great day exploring Penang, my sister and I found ourselves learning about these cuisine differences by talking to locals at a food stall down the road from our ship. A nice man named Mr. Low gave me a demonstration of how the blue rice turns blue after I gobbled down his nyonya special with blue rice. It's a traditional breakfast dish of Malaysian coconut milk rice served with chicken in chili paste, anchovies, toasted peanuts, and cucumber.
I was so curious about this blue rice! Mr. Low walked outside and 30 seconds later brought me a blue pea flower and introduced me to his wife who cooked at a hotel before opening up business at the food stall. Madam Ong showed me how they take dried blue pea flowers, add water and then heat it to get the blue color seen in the rice.
My sister had roasted pork and steamed chicken from a different food stall. We raved about it to the man behind the counter and he told us the ginger lemongrass garlic onion made it so good.
Having a look at the tallest twin structures in the world—the beautiful —was a highlight. They're in the national capital of Kuala Lumpur, the most populated city in all of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur means confidence (kuala) and mighty (lumpur) and those towers were quite mighty.
Tip: We didn't have time but you should walk on the skybridge and check out the great view from the observation deck.
Independence Square or Merdeka Square is beautiful. The square is situated in front of the . Here the was lowered and the Malayan flag raised for the first time on August 31, 1957.
There were lots of fruit farm signs along the road as we drove around Penang, so we stopped at a local fruit stall to check out the local fruit. We found the famous , known by its spiked shell and fermented flesh. It has a "special" aroma (read: bad aroma) and the taste is good to some and bad to others. I tried a few of them during the larger Holland America Southeast Asia trip and I didn't have a strong love or hate for them. I tried one in Langkawi that I liked, but it didn't taste like much of anything to me. Wikipedia describes the taste as like "rich custard highly flavored with almonds" but I would describe it as more tasteless with a yogurt-like consistency.
The smell of durians can be so bad that they've been banned in subways, buses and hotels across Southeast Asia. Yep, don't mess with this fruit. Now doesn't that pique your interest enough to at least want to say you've tried it?
Our monkey friends went crazy for us at the fruit stall. Someone from our group, I guess, thought it would be funny to one a banana. Needless to say, the monkeys didn't leave us alone after that. One monkey even tried to grab my purse, which was a fun little battle. However, it was not the monkey above, as clearly he's a bit exhausted from the day.
Walking around the historic state of Malacca exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site's beauty is a great memory considering it was our first day of the Holland America cruise ship—and we got lost! However, getting lost allowed us to find gorgeous ruins: a Portuguese fortress, ), believed to be the oldest European ruins in Asia; the Chen Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia built in 1645; and St. Paul's Church, built by the Portuguese in 1521.
We also enjoyed , a cool shopping street filled with street food and restaurants. We loved the electric vibe of the street so we stayed for a while and shopped around at the antique and clothing stores.
Indulge in Langkawi's tranquil beaches, where white sand, pristine waters and sunshine offer a soothing getaway from the urban jungle. We hopped on a boat ride around Langkawi's islands organized by Holland America. It took us to see Pregnant Maiden Island with its freshwater lake. It takes 200 steps to get to the lake but it's great swimming and there are lots of crazy monkeys once you get there. After the lake, we stopped at Wet Rice Island, which had a beautiful white sandy beach to relax at (or jump up in the air like the photo above).
We had the opportunity to watch how printing is done in Penang. Design is drawn on a piece of cloth (cotton, silk or rayon) before wax is applied over the pattern. (The wax acts as a barrier to keep the colors from bleeding.) Once the paint is dried, the cloth goes through the wash, which removes the wax.
For more on the itinerary that brought me here, visit . All photos credited to Caitlin Martin unless otherwise noted.
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Great trip, sir! After reading your post, I got a lot of ideas to do in Malaysia for my next trip to my dream land. Hope I myself will have a great experience like you! Thanks for sharing and cheer!


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The term traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a specific type of head injury that "affects how the brain works," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC explains that TBIs can be caused by a "bump, blow, or jolt to the head," or by a "penetrating injury to the head." Traumatic brain injuries are placed into one of three categories based on their severity:
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Eversheds Sutherland boosts compliance practice in Germany with further hire into new Frankfurt office
Dominique Strieder joins the firm
Eversheds Sutherland has strengthened its German team with the appointment of compliance and internal investigations lawyer Dominique Strieder into the newly-opened Frankfurt office.
Dominique joins from 1st January 2023 as a Partner from specialist compliance and governance firm Pohlman & Company, where he has focussed on compliance advice, risk assessment, reviews and internal investigations – both domestic and international. He regularly advises clients, both national and international, on the development and implementation of group-wide compliance systems, covering areas such as ESG, supply chains, and whistleblowing.
Dual-qualified in both Germany and the UK, Dominique previously worked at Siemans AG and law firm Clifford Chance. He has strong industry experience, particularly in the Energy, Telecoms, and Healthcare sectors and has worked closely alongside a variety of other practices – including M&A and data protection. He has strong experience in cross-border regulatory investigations, including working with US authorities on compliance monitorships.
Dominique's core focus on compliance advice, whether preventative or investigatory, will also be an excellent supplement to the current white collar crime advice practice led by David Rieks who is based in Hamburg. He joins corporate and M&A partner Dr Steffen Schniepp and IP and Life Sciences partner Anette Gartner in the Frankfurt office, which launches in January. His appointment is another demonstration of the firm's stated intention to support its Europe offering - both through adding a strong Frankfurt-based practice to existing German offices, and through expanding the capacity to offer multi-disciplinary advice.
Joos Hellert, Partner and Head of the Practice Group Litigation & Dispute Management, Eversheds Sutherland Germany commented:
"Dominique has an enviable skill-set, developed across all stages of compliance, governance and internal investigations. He not only adds valuable capabilities to our fast-growing Frankfurt office but will also expand our German team's capability to support clients with a full service suite of advice – both here and across Europe. We are delighted to welcome him. "
Alexander Niethammer, Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland Germany commented:
"Dominique's depth and breadth of experience reinforces our ability to advise on the most complex cross-border matters. His particular experience working with other jurisdictions, such as the United States, makes him a valuable addition to the team as we continue to build on our strong European offering and develop our capability to deliver on complex international mandates."
Dominique Strieder commented:
"The opportunity to join Eversheds Sutherland at such an interesting and exciting time in its development was not to be missed. Working closely with a new team in Frankfurt, and with the support from colleagues in Germany's four other offices, will enable me to build a global practice in compliance and internal investigations, which has a high legal demand from many corporate clients. I look forward to contributing to the firm's continued success."
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Dan Willard doesn�t remember a thing from those fateful 48 hours. Not what happened to the 32 pills of prescribed painkiller � nor how his daughter dragged his body from the chair to the floor so she could follow the emergency operator�s CPR instructions.
The problem doesn�t seem to respect any boundary, said Dr. Isac Thomas, an assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
�It touches all ages and economic brackets. There are some definite cardiovascular impacts from taking these drugs,� said Thomas, who helped lead two recent studies suggesting a growing epidemic of meth-induced heart failure, especially among younger adults.
�Addiction is a disease, and you have huge swaths of people across the country who are dealing with this disease, and then the vast new heart issues that arise,� he said. �It�s something I don�t know if we are equipped just yet in our routine practice to deal or cope with. � We have to reeducate ourselves and involve other disciplines,� such as addiction counselors and social workers to care for these patients.
Willard said he sees miracles throughout his story. He�s grateful for the second chance � and that his daughter, who was 21 at the time, didn�t hesitate in following the CPR instructions until the ambulance arrived. It�s an irony not lost on someone who spent 22 years answering emergency calls and dispatching ambulances.


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South Korea's Largest Dog Slaughterhouse Is Being Converted Into a Public Park
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By Amanda froelich
Due to activists' efforts, South Korea is closing the doors of its largest dog slaughterhouse and is converting the space into a park.
Earlier this year, the Taepyeong-dong complex in Seongnam used to host six different slaughterhouses. In fact, the shops were responsible for supplying much of the country's demand for dog meat. But following a series of developments, the slaughterhouse complex was forced to close its doors. Now, the process of tearing down the facilities is in motion.
As GoodNewsNetwork reports, consumption of dog meat is rapidly declining in South Korea. This is largely due to younger generations turning their noses away from the food, once considered a delicacy. Of course, a survey conducted in June of 2018 also revealed that 70 percent of South Koreans will not eat dog meat in the future. So, a cultural shift is also clearly occurring.
Earlier this year, a district court in Bucheon fined a farmer for unlawful animal slaughter. The court cited the Animal Protection Act and ruled that meat consumption is not a legal justification to kill dogs. Shortly after, Seoul City announced that there will be no more dog slaughterhouses at Kyungdong Market in Dongdaemun. Around the same time, President Moon Jae-In, a self-proclaimed animal lover, pledged to consider removing cats and dogs from the legal definition of livestock.
"Both as a Korean citizen and an animal campaigner, it was incredibly moving for me to a part of the historic closure of this notorious dog slaughterhouse," said Nara Kim of Humane Society International in a statement. "This really feels like a landmark moment in the demise of the dog meat industry in South Korea, and sends the clear message that the dog meat industry is increasingly unwelcome in Korean society."
Source: GoodNewsNetwork
IMAGE CREDIT: Michael Bernard, Humane Society International
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The International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians, also known as "IGSOBM" or "The Guild", was formed in Seattle as an independent union in 1985. The Guild won its first National Labor Relations Board-supervised elections in 1988, becoming the union representing the musician employees of the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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Explore Finn Juhl's house from your computer or smartphone, take a virtual tour through the house (use arrow keys to move forward). You can also click on the images below to go directly to the locations shown in the house. To remove the picture box at the buttom of the image press the dual arrow.
The house consists of two blocks standing at right-angles to each other. In one block is a large living room and a small study, while the second block houses the kitchen, dining room, bedrooms and bathroom. The two blocks are joined by an entrance hall which opens to the garden. The house is an early example of open-plan, with a characteristic view through its rooms. Although each room has its own clear function, it is always possible to look from one room to the next as you walk through the house and there is always a view of the garden.
The entrance to the house is painted bright blue and contrasts the excess white exteriors facing Kratvænget 15 in Ordrup, Denmark.
Entering the hall you can choose between going straight forward and directly into the living rooms or turning left into Finn Juhl's study. To the right of the entrance you can see the painting Oiseau des forêts, 1958 by George Braque.
In Finn Juhl's study you can, amongst others, experience the black leather chair Office Chair, 1965 and Finn Juhl's own artwork To krukker, 1934, located on the shelf above the desk.
If you go straight through the hallway, you arrive at the garden room. In this place, you can see the Japan Chair from 1958. This chair is one of Finn Juhl 's first industrially produced furniture pieces. To the right of the Japan Chair you can see the beautiful glass Vitrine from 1953. The furniture arrangement is nicely framed by a carpet made by the textile artist Anna Thommesen.
Turning left from the garden room you arrive at the central room of the house, with bright large windows on one side and a fireplace on the other. Here in the middle of the house you can find Finn Juhl's most famous chair Høvdingestolen, 1949. Opposite Høvdingestolen you can see the sofa named the Poet from 1941. Above the Poet you can see the painting Portrait of Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, 1946 by Vilhelm Lundstrom. In the opposite corner you will find a small collection of Finn Juhl's porcelain series from 1952.
In this corner you can see the FJ 46 chair from 1946 and behind the F 46 chair, the work table from 1950. On the wall to the right you can see the painting Opus 5, No. 4 , Gamla Staden, 1948 by artist Richard Mortensen.
In this corner room, you can see the FJ 44 chair, also known as the Bone Chair from 1944, which stands at the end of the table from 1968. In the same furniture group are two FJ 45 chairs. Both the FJ 44 and the FJ 45 chairs are considered amongst Finn Juhl's absolute masterpieces and produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder for the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibitions. On the living room table Finn Juhl's wooden bowls are displayed and on the wall above the built-in sofa you can see the painting Opstilling, 1938 by Vilhelm Lundstrom .
Ascending the stairs from the garden room, you will arrive at the dining room. Here, you can see The Egyptian Chair and Judasbordet from 1949. On the bright yellow walls in the dining room the paintings, Nattergalen, 1945 , Nattergalen, 1944 by Richard Mogensen and Syttakromba by Asger Jorn, 1949, are displayed.
In the right wing of the house you can see the turquoise blue bed from 1961.
Around the round table in this room with a fireplace, you can see Karmstolen from 1953. Finn Juhl drew his inspiration for this chair from the American designer Charles Eames. Moreover, you can see the leather-upholstered furniture: the sofa bench and the FJ 48 chair from 1948.
Ordrupgaard Museum houses French Impressionist art and Danish art from the Golden Age with an exquisite collection of paintings by artists such as Monet, Gauguin and Hammershøi. With an extension to the building made by star architect Zaha Hadid in 2005 and Finn Juhl's house in 2008, the museum has gained a strong architectural profile. The museum has changing special exhibitions and exhibits art in the open in Art Park and Art Playground Ordrupgaard.


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Sargodha, University of Sargodha conducted the UoS MSc Mathematics annual exams 2017 few months earlier and now Sargodha University has declared the UoS MSc Mathematics result 2017. The candidates, who are waiting for the announcement of their MSc Mathematics result, they can visit this page to get the detailed information regarding their marks and the status of the candidates in their UoS MSc Mathematics annual exams 2017 result, which was uploaded on this site soon after announcement of their Mathematics result. The candidates can get the detailed information regarding their Sargodha University MSc Mathematics result 2017 online and they should enter the roll number in the space provided there to get their MSc Mathematics result 2017.


Listen in on this 60 minute webinar to find out what schools are doing with 3D printing today, and the future of the industry as it applies to education.
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Āsana (IAST;  en sanskrit devanāgarī) est un terme sanskrit désignant une posture ou un exercice corporel et correspondant dans les Yoga Sūtra de Patañjali au troisième membre (aṅga) du Yoga. La Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā (texte de base du haṭha yoga, composée par Svātmārāma) donne la description de plusieurs āsana. C'est ce Yoga qui est le plus répandu en Occident. Āsana traduit littéralement « le fait de s'asseoir » ou la « manière d'être assis ». Dans le Yoga, ce terme a le sens de « posture rituelle ». Dans le sens non philosophique et courant, ce terme sanskrit a le sens de « posture », de « manière d'être assis » ou encore de « siège » ou de « situation ».

Historique
Les plus anciennes représentations d'āsana ont été trouvées dans les ruines de la cité de Mohenjo-Daro, qui aurait été fondée trois mille ans avant notre ère. Parmi les objets mis au jour lors de ces fouilles, des sceaux illustrés de personnages dans des postures (āsana) ressemblant à celles du haṭha yoga ont provoqué un débat, sans qu'il y ait de certitude à ce sujet, sur la possibilité que les āsana aient existé avant leur mention dans le Yogabhāṣya. Selon Mikel Burley, de l'université de Leeds, .

Linguistique

Āsana est un mot de la langue sanskrite, qui se note «  » en écriture devanāgarī.

Ce substantif neutre est un  dérivé primaire (kṛt) d'une racine verbale (dhātu) qui, suivie d'un suffixe (pratyaya), permet de construire des noms d'action. Le suffixe « -ana », qui suit une racine au degré plein, signale une action considérée comme « le fait de faire » ce que le sens sémantique de la racine évoque.
 Exemples : manana est « le fait de penser », nayana « le fait de conduire ».

Āsana se construit sur la racine verbale ĀS- signifiant « s'asseoir ». Ce verbe se conjugue à la voix ātmanepadam, que le français nomme « le moyen » : āste se traduit par « il s'assied ». Ce verbe suit la deuxième classe de la conjugaison athématique, cette classe est dite radicale car le thème du présent, auquel se joignent les désinences personnelles, est identique à la racine.

Āsana est littéralement « le fait de s'asseoir ou d'être assis ». La traduction par « siège » se réfère aussi au « fait de siéger », dont le synonyme « posture assise » s'abrège souvent en « posture » dans les ouvrages consacrés au yoga. Un sens plus large se traduit par « mode de s'asseoir » ou « mode de station assise ».

Yogasūtra de Patañjali

La seconde section des Yoga Sūtra de Patañjali, le Sādhana pāda, est consacré à la pratique du yoga, le Kriyā yoga. Ce pāda dénombre au verset 29 les huit membres du yoga (Aṣṭāṅga), à savoir l'observance des cinq vertus (Yama), la discipline morale (Niyama), la posture assise (Āsana), le contrôle de la respiration (Prāṇayāma), le retrait des sens (Pratyāhāra), la concentration (Dhāraṇā), la méditation (Dhyāna) et la contemplation (Samādhi). Plus loin sont décrites, aux versets 46 à 48, les qualités exigées d'un āsana .

Haṭha yoga
Dans le premier chapitre de la Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā intitulé « Pratique des āsana » (Prathamopadesa) sont exposées quatorze postures ou āsana. Āsana désigne aussi une position favorisant la concentration puis la méditation dans le haṭha yoga.

Dans la Gheraṇḍa saṃhitā sont exposées trente-deux postures, et quatre dans la Śiva saṃhitā.

Ces trois textes sont appelés les « trois classiques du yoga » et sont les textes de référence pour étudier l'āsana.

Les postures dites dynamiques
Variées, elles comportent souvent certains degrés de difficulté dans leur abord. Le but est d'entretenir le corps physique et d'équilibrer les énergies sur les sept niveaux de l'être. Un bon exemple est la Salutation au Soleil (Sūryanamaskāra).

Les postures dites statiques
Encore dénommées postures méditatives, beaucoup d'entre elles sont pratiquées lors de la méditation. Leur but est de capter les énergies cosmiques par l'intermédiaire des centres de force et de revigorer l'être.

Certaines postures sont adoptées spontanément ou réussies facilement dans certaines conditions psychophysiologiques alors que leur contreposture s'avère pénible, éprouvante

Il paraît important que soit préservé l'équilibre d'une séance : posture et contreposture doivent se succéder harmonieusement.

Notes et références

Bibliographie
Idéologie :
 Mircéa Eliade, Patanjali et le Yoga, Éditions du Seuil, Paris 1962.
 , La pratique du Yoga ancien et moderne, Petite bibliothèque Payot, Paris 1962.
Pratique :
 Philippe de Méric de Bellefon, Yoga pour chacun, Le livre de poche, Paris 1968.
 Julien Tondriau et Joseph Devondel, Le guide Marabout du Yoga, Collection Marabout Service, Éditions Gérard & C°, Verviers 1968
 Georg Feuerstein & Larry Payne, Le Yoga pour les nuls, traduction française de Véronique Lévy, Éditions First, Paris 2003.
Linguistique :
 Jan Gonda, Manuel de grammaire élémentaire de la langue sanskrite, Adrien Maisonneuve, Paris 1966 (Éd. revue et corrigée 1997, réimpression 2002).
 Jean Varenne, Grammaire du sanskrit, Presses Universitaires de France, Paris 1971.
 Louis Renou, Grammaire sanskrite élémentaire, Librairie d'Amérique et d'Orient, Adrien Maisonneuve, Paris 1978.
 Nadine Stchoupak, L.Nitti et Louis Renou, Dictionnaire sanskrit-français, Jean Maisonneuce Succs, Paris 1987 (réimpression, 2008).

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Liste des postures de hatha yoga
 Posture inversée de hatha yoga

Hatha yoga
Posture de yoga
Terme sanskrit


River City is a British 60 minute scripted drama television series, which kicked off on September 24, 2002, on BBC One Scotland and is broadcast every Tuesday at 20:00. The show is currently in its 2019th season.
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Konica Minolta Enters Telephony Market with Acquisition of TLS.NET | Industry Analysts, Inc.
Ramsey, N.J. – July 26, 2017 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) a leader in technology and information management services, today announced its acquisition of Columbus, Indiana based TLS.NET, a Managed IT Services company that specializes in voice, cloud and IT solutions.
The latest addition to the company's All Covered IT Services division, TLS.NET technology expands Konica Minolta's rapidly expanding portfolio of innovative workplace solutions, allowing clients to move their company's voice services to the cloud – resulting in greater scalability and security. What's more, these solutions are compatible with a wide range of phone services and can be tailored to customer needs, an important feature in Konica Minolta's mission to create greater value for all its customers.
With roughly 30 years of industry experience, TLS.NET harnesses a deep understanding of the telephony industry. Together with Konica Minolta, the teams will work to enhance existing offerings and grow use of this technology among an established customer base in need of voice services.
Founded in Indiana in 1986, TLS.NET is a network engineering firm and provider of cloud solutions, voice services, and managed IT services. For decades TLS.NET has been engineering and supporting solutions for companies demanding high growth and security. A local help desk makes knowledgeable support engineers available for day-to-day business needs and proactive help for your business. Incorporating technical proficiency with common sense and strong, positive client relationships has earned TLS.NET an excellent reputation.
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Anger is an emotion that every human has to deal with. But, an angry person can get out of control and cause harm or danger to others. It can lead to serious problems throughout your life that will affect your relationship with your friends, family, and everyone around you. When anger or fear controls someone, that person tends to make decisions that are not rational which causes them to be stressed frequently.
Martial arts is a popular method that people use to help control their emotions. It is one of the best ways to reduce stress and tension within a person's body. It teaches you discipline and most importantly self-control. Although you are learning skills that can give you the capability to harm others, you learn to become more patient. Many martial arts students don't get involved in physical altercations with other people and have not their entire lives. After a few training sessions, you already feel like a calm individual and a lot of the anger that you have would be released during training. The point is not to hide your emotions and pretend they don't exist, but to channel them into a healthy activity that benefits you in many ways then just anger management. During martial arts classes you focus on growth and positive things and that tends to leave with you when you step out of the ring or class.


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Posted: Thursday 23rd February 2017
The stars of BBC Radio 4's 'The Croft & Pearce Show' (2016), 'Spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe' award-winners and recipients of the official Edinburgh Fringe (2016) TOTAL SELL OUT SHOW laurel, present their brand new show!
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Harris receives $16 million order to offer radios to U.S. Army
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information
technology company, has received a $16 million order from the U.S. Army for
Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios systems.
The Army is acquiring the AN/PRC-117G radios as part of
its transition to a networked digital battlefield. The AN/PRC-117G
features a software-defined, upgradeable platform for both voice and data that
supports network-enabled missions such as convoy tracking, mission operations
planning and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).
"The AN/PRC-117G provides the Army with the most
versatile platform for terrestrial and satellite communications," said
Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF
Communications .
"The AN/PRC-117G is widely deployed by all branches
of the Department of Defense, fulfilling current requirements, and is
upgradeable to meet the emerging requirements of tomorrow," O'Connell
The AN/PRC-117G is a JTRS Software Communications
Architecture-certified, NSA Type-1 certified wideband manpack radio system.
With its fully integrated and NSA-certified High Assurance Internet
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highest level of information assurance to tactical units.
The development of the AN/PRC-117G manpack radio has
followed the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program's Enterprise Business Model (EBM).
The EBM encourages companies to develop next-generation solutions in
tactical communications using their own investment capital. In doing so, the
EBM encourages competition, increases innovation, reduces costs and speeds
development of important capabilities.
The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and other Falcon III radios
have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies and key
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China drowns out critics of lifetime Xi Presidency
By Amer Zafar Durrani
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China's propaganda machine kicked into overdrive on Tuesday to defend the Communist Party's move to lift term limits for President Xi Jinping as criticism persisted on social media in defiance of censorship.
The party has shocked many observers by proposing a constitutional amendment to end the two-term limit for president, giving Xi a clear path to rule the world's second largest economy for life.
Censors have scrambled to block critical comments on social media but users of the Twitter-like Weibo website continued to speak out on Tuesday, two days after the party's announcement.
China cannot stop and take a break. Our country must not be disturbed by the outside world or lose our confidence as the West grows increasingly vigilant toward China.
"So pathetic, we have 1.3 billion people, no one can resist," wrote one user.
Another lamented the lack of political reform: "I once believed that I could see a president elected by one man, one vote in my lifetime."
Censors blocked searches for the phrases "I object", "proclaimed king", "tenure system" and "Winnie the Pooh" — the portly cartoon bear to which Xi has been compared.
Xi is expected to secure a second five-year term when the rubber-stamp National People's Congress opens its annual plenary session on Monday.
State-run media published new editorials praising the Central Committee's proposed amendment, which is expected to be approved during the legislative session and would allow Xi to stay in power beyond 2023.
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The China Daily, an English-language newspaper, said the party's decision "has been necessitated by the need to perfect the Party and the State leadership system".
The daily said the party has always proposed amendments that "have injected new ideas and concepts about where the country will go and how it will achieve its goal of rejuvenation and ensure people live happier lives".
The Global Times, a nationalist tabloid, was even more profuse in its praise of the amendment in an editorial titled "Constitution change responds to new era".
Since Xi took power as party chief in 2012, it wrote, "the new ruling team has not just been muddling along under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping. Instead, it quickly started to deepen reforms in a comprehensive and magnificent way".
Read more: Xi poised to extend power as China set to lift term.
The newspaper took a shot at the political system of the United States and Europe.
"It has shaped and affected quite a few Chinese people's mind-sets. But some key parts of the Western value system are collapsing. Democracy, which has been explored and practiced by Western societies for hundreds of years, is ulcerating," it said.
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Tearfund - DRC
Training faith leaders and gender champions in Libi on Transforming Masculinities Uwezo Baghuma, HEAL Africa
Engaging with Faith Groups to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-affected Communities
Tearfund in partnership with HEAL Africa
Summary of Intervention / Research
The project seeks to engage and equip faith leaders to be catalysts within communities to address the causes and consequences of violence against women and girls. It operates in 15 conflict-affected communities in Orientale Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The project helps faith leaders to use their position of influence within affected communities to break the silence on Sexual and Gender-based Violence and promote attitude change around gender inequality, gender roles, stigma, and violence against women and girls.
Humanitarian emergency responses in DRC tend to focus on service provision alone, which struggle to respond adequately to the scale of gender-based violence and its underlying causes. This project develops urgently needed approaches to integrate primary prevention into conflict settings. Harmful social norms, often influenced and justified by religious beliefs in relation to gender inequality, are widely recognized as root causes of violence. Therefore, engaging with faith leaders and addressing these underlying factors is vital for effective prevention.
The project works with faith groups and the wider community through community conversations in the aim of tackling the root causes of violence which include gender inequality and harmful social norms. It engages men and boys, as well as women and girls, in transforming more positive understandings of masculinities, tackling stigma and improving support for survivors within communities.
Tearfund is developing new research on the social attitudes and practices that support violence against women and girls in the target communities. The project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of working with faith groups to tackle these issues, and contribute to a more robust evidence base for preventing violence against women and girls.
Orientale Province, Rethy District, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Major Timeframes
The project began in 2015 and end line results are expected in the first quarter of 2018
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Quotes from Transforming Masculinities training:
"I asked my wife for the first time in the many years of being married what I can do to be a better man, husband and father. And she said you never spend time with your children; you never have time for them, but for your ministry and work. I wish I had participated in such a workshop when my children were younger, and still at home. So I could have made an effort to be a father".
Male pastor
"I asked her if I can ask her a question, she said okay. I asked her since the day we've been married, what do you want me to change? She asked me whether if she answered would I change? And I said yes I would. She said 'first ask the trainer to beat you, because you never treat us women like we are important'. She wept when I asked her the question, and said that she 'always does household work alone, you never help me with the gardening'. But also she thanked me for helping her with the house work".
Male participant from Ngiri, with tears in his eyes when sharing this


As World War II rages on, automotive engineer Ed Browne (Sonny Tufts) finds himself sent for by the Government, causing quite a stir amongst single young women when he arrives in Washington D.C. as he becomes headline news. It is whilst dealing with the attention of young women at the hotel that he meets Smokey Allard (Olivia de Havilland), unaware that she will be his secretary and believing she is one of many young women who are at the hotel to get married, when in truth she is a bridesmaid for her friend May (Anne Shirley). But whilst Ed is dealing with the Government system full of red tape having been asked to head up a new aircraft project he finds himself falling for Smokey who also falls for him, trouble is she is engaged to Senate aide Dana McGuire (Jess Barker) who is always on the make.
We have a war time setting, a pretty woman, a nice guy and plenty of comedy confusion with quick fire dialogue; yes we are in screwball comedy territory with Olivia de Havilland and Sonny Tufts as the romantic duo in "Government Girl". To get straight to the point, whilst "Government Girl" ticks a lot of boxes, especially when it comes to Olivia de Havilland and Anne Shirley, it feels made like one of Ed Browne's cars, on a factory line. There is simply nothing in this screwball comedy which makes it stand out from the crowd and so whilst an enjoyable watch it leaves you with no real desire to watch it again or at least go out of your way to watch it again.
But I get ahead of myself as "Government Girl" has quite a pleasant storyline with Ed Browne going to Washington and through a couple of confusing meet cutes gets to know Smokey Allard, what a great name, and once the initial confusion over who they are is cleared up of course they end up falling for each other. It is entertaining but pretty routine stuff and even the big comedic set pieces such a haphazard motorbike ride just doesn't quite have the real wow factor. But it doesn't stop there as we have further comedy and confusion thanks to Smokey's current beau who is a bit slippery and on the make.
What is clear about "Government Girl" is that it wants to win you over with the likeable nature and looks of the cast. Now on one hand Sonny Tufts has the looks but not really the comedy shakes to pull off screwball and then you have Olivia de Havilland who not only looks great but she also delivers the comedy. Except when ever she delivers some comedy be it double takes or sliding across the floor in her stocking feet it feels like she is trying too hard to imitate Lucille Ball. It just doesn't feel natural for me where as Anne Shirley in the best friend role seems much more natural in the comedy stakes.
What this all boils down to is that "Government Girl" whilst fun is nothing out of the ordinary and has a feel about it of a factory line produced movie which they tried to squeeze some available stars into.


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Glorietta 4, Cinema 6, March 18, 8:30pm
There's always something to like in a Topel Lee film's photography/cinematography. I can say that that alone is worth his films a try. For instance, the scene where Robin Padilla is on a wheelchair, passing through a hallway, is beautifully composed. And you can find small gems in this department. As a whole, the film reminded me a lot of "Final Destination". One moviegoer even blurted this out aloud. I think there's a problem in the script somewhere, but I can't figure it out. I just don't find the film too engaging as compared to other Pinoy films of the same genre. Or perhaps it's the execution of some scenes or the not so remarkable acting. The twist is good, by the way. And the idea of having a male lead character for a scream flick is commendable. For instance, when a "force" pulled Robin Padilla, he did not say a word. If it's Kris Aquino or Judy Ann Santos, it's a totally new aural experience. Is the film scary? I can say that it's effective as demonstrated by the occasional shrieks.
Friends who might appreciate it: anybody (in Filipino, "Maging Sino Ka Man").
Greenbelt 3, Cinema 2, March 27, 9:10pm
I appreciate that the film successfully posted a commentary on the link between religion and those "out there". It's just that the concept is too mouthful to digest and the trailer did not help. Viewers who expect an exciting popcorn film will end up being frustrated.
Friends who might appreciate it: NFF Romel and Au.
SM Mall of Asia, IMAX Theater, March 29, 10:30am
First impression: Dreamworks is catching up with Pixar! I am not sure if it had something to do with IMAX but I enjoyed the film. Both the antics and visuals are fresh and the voice cast, just the right blend. Please note that there's a post-credit scene. Its dark humor alone is worth the pricey ticket.
Friends who might appreciate it: without the post-credit scene, my pamangkins, Krista and Franco.
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SM Megamall, Cinema 10, March 30, 8:30pm
It's been a long while since I last saw an honest-to-goodness Pinoy melodrama. Thanks to the flooding rom-coms and TV's endless teleseryes. The film is about a mother and her physical and emotional struggles to raise her kids in the slums. Its plot alone speaks well of a decent tearjerker. On top of that, of course, is Rosana Roces who cried a river in this film as the female l. Yes, she's grown into a respected actress but this has been proven already when she did "La Vida Rosa". Supporting cast includes, in order of brilliance, Ketchup Eusebio, Empress Schuck, Pipoy Jr. and Jao Mapa. Since this is the Lenten season, viewers may find the material fit for contemplating on hope and redemption. Its message is very Christian: stay put, pray and everything will be in God's hands.
Friends who might appreciate it: Donna, Sunshine, Sheryl, Tirso and even Tom (hope you get the wit).
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Happiness is Room Raiding at Club Balai Isabel


Art has been teaching me for 70 years. my palette, My brushes, my panels, and canvases have advanced me as a person. The people I choose to put on my canvas and panels have all enlighten me in so many ways. Alone, out painting, or in the studio working on a still life I'm constantly learning. At times I seem to have forgotten how to paint, other times it comes so easy I can not remember how I got my vision to the canvas.
Each painting I do presents me with challenges I need to understand. I love these challenges and how I deal will them. How I see myself and what I want to put to canvas and why I want to paint what I paint begins the process. The format, the ground, my palette, what brushes - even the music I choose plays in how my painting develops. Sometimes I paint while listening to a movie, just hearing voices can be enough, not even speaking English. Something about the human voice does something for me. When I am out painting the heavy buzz of an insect does for me what music and the human voice does in the studio. The sound of the wind is one of the most inspiring sounds for me, the smell of rain approaching causes me to speed up and improves my sight as I look for that which is important for my painting to be complete. Rain causes me to be a bit more serious about seeing what is around me.
Art has been teaching me outside the world of art. I have shared my entire life with my brother Francis who has been a special person teaching me, much like art has been teaching me. My brother has lived most of his life in a wonder world where only good exist. For 50 years he was never without a smile. He affected how I saw the world and what I chose to paint. His smile was contagious, strangers to me would stop me and say "aren't you Francis's brother ". That is maybe why all my work is to do with good times - pretty girls laying about reading books or sleeping, still-lifes of flowers, landscapes of my childhood. My brother made me see the good in the world and how important it is to see the good in the world. Too much bad news caused my brother snap. Too much news of bombing and killing in the world was too much for him and like a light bulb breaking the light went out and could not be put back together. His art could not take all the evil in the world.
My sister and I have been caring for my brother for the last 25 years during which time he has become physically handicap. My time in the studio has become more important as I have less time to be there. I spend more time on Facebook taking in the great art I see posted from all over the world. Art has always been important to me, now even more so. I love the bright colors Brian Simons uses in his paintings and the wonderful figures of Denis Sarazhin. There are so many great artists out there, too many for me to thank. So many unknown artists who have lightened the load for so many people.
I want to add that the great nurses who came to the house to help with my brother went above and beyond and lifted Francis's spirits and mine, easing my time away from my brother. I need to add that these wonderful people were of all faiths. One of the best was of the Islamic faith. My illegal neighbor shoveled our snow this winter so we did not have to. He made sure we could get to our appointments with my brother with no problem.
This blog is in response to people asking me to teach, to travel to do workshops and stop letting myself be sucked into the political crap on FB. Jordan, Adrienne and Josephine are getting me back on track, I thank these three lovely ladies.